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Verdi: Rigoletto [Box set]

~ Richard Bonynge
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  • Audio CD (2 May 1985)
  • SPARS Code: ADD
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Box set
  • Label: Decca
  • ASIN: B0000041Q2
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,736 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Overture (Preludio) - London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
2. Introduzione. "Della mia bella incognita borghese" - Luciano Pavarotti, Riccardo Cassinelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
3. "Questa o quella...Partite? Crudele!" - Luciano Pavarotti, Kiri Te Kanawa, Sherrill Milnes, Riccardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goo
4. "Gran nuova! Gran nuova!" - "Tutto è gioia, tutto è festa" (Scena e Coro) - Christian Du Plessis, Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, John Gibbs, Riccardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woo
5. "Ch'io gli parti...Voi congiuraste contro noi" - Clifford Grant, Luciano Pavarotti, Sherrill Milnes, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkins
6. "Quel vecchio maledivami...Va, non ho niente" - Sherrill Milnes, Martti Talvela, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
7. Scena e Duetto. "Pari siamo" - Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
8. "Figlia..Mio padre!"..."Quanto dolor" - Sherrill Milnes, Joan Sutherland, Gillian Knight, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
9. "Veglia, o donna, questa fior" - Sherrill Milnes, Joan Sutherland, Gillian Knight, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
10. "Giovanni, ho dei rimorsi...E il sol dell'anima" - Joan Sutherland, Gillian Knight, Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
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Disc: 2
1. "Ella mi fu rapita...Parmi veder le lagrime" - Luciano Pavarotti, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
2. "Duca, duca!" (Scena) - "Scorrendo uniti" (Coro) - Christian Du Plessis, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, John Gibbs, Riccardo Cassinelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, Stanley Go
3. "Possente amor" - Luciano Pavarotti, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
4. Scena ed Aria. "Povero Rigoletto!" "La rà, la rà" - Josephte Clement, Christian Du Plessis, Sherrill Milnes, John Gibbs, Riccardo Cassinelli, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Wool
5. "Cortigiani, vil razza dannata...Ebben piango" - Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
6. "Mio padre!...Compiuto pur quanto" - Joan Sutherland, Sherrill Milnes, Christian Du Plessis, John Gibbs, Riccardo Cassinelli, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Ke
7. "Schiudete, ire al carcere" - John Noble, Clifford Grant, Sherrill Milnes, Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
8. Scena e Canzona. "E l'ami!" - Sherrill Milnes, Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
9. "La donna è mobile" - "E là il vostr'uomo" - Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
10. Quartetto. "Un dì, se ben rammentomi" - Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, Huguette Tourangeau, Sherrill Milnes, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge, Giuseppe Verdi, David Harvey, Michael Woolcock, Stanley Goodall, Kenneth Wilkinson
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On this CD:
  1. Rigoletto
    Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
    Performed by Ambrosian Opera Chorus
    with Sherrill Milnes, Dame Joan Sutherland, Luciano Pavarotti, Martti Talvela, Huguette Tourangeau, Clifford Grant, Gillian Knight, Riccardo Cassinelli, Christian du Plessis, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, John Gibbs, Josephte Clément
    Conducted by Richard Bonynge

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Amazon.co.uk Review

This Rigoletto has been around for so long it might be easy to take it for granted or skip it for a newer set. Don't! It features all three principals in superb voice, as well as pacing from Bonynge that is much heavier on drama than most of us expect from him. Sutherland may sound a bit mature (and mush-mouthed) for Gilda, but not only is she sympathetic, she sings gorgeously. And speaking of gorgeous, those familiar only with the Pavarotti of latter years would be wise to hear him here--this is stylish, full-blooded, Golden Age singing. The beautifully round tone, the easy high notes, the impeccable diction, and the pointed characterisation are unique. Milnes, in the title role, is also in splendid voice, offering smooth legato, brilliant, Verdian ring and real attention to the text. The analogue sound is excellent. No other modern recording offers the visceral thrill of this Rigoletto--go for it. --Robert Levine

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essencial Rigoletto, 12 Feb 2003
By Alberto Velez Grilo (Funchal, Portugal) - See all my reviews
If someone wants to know what opera is about, then this is the first one to hear.
Rigoletto is a very beautiful opera, with a wonderful story.
First we have Milnes as Rigoletto. He is in top form and makes us fill his sadness and the terrible "Malidicione".
Pavarotti is my favorite "Duca". The high D at the end of "Possente Amor" makes me think how can he goes so high.
The point of discussion in many of the reviews is Dame Joan Sutherland's Gilda. Sutherland is a "big girl" with a supreme voice and the best technique ever, and Gilda is a delicate young girl. Of course Callas fans allways put down Sutherland, and vice-versa. So Sutherland has the voice and Callas the acting skills. I personly prefer Sutherland's Gilda over Callas, but thats only my opinion. I think them both deserve the Voice of XX century title.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, 7 Aug 2004
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This is a stunning disc, well presented, with a superb cast. Pavarotti is a superb Duke, Milnes is a strong Rigoletto and Sutherland sings Gilda well. The main competition for this recording is the famous recording by Callas, di Stefano and Gobbi. It is true that Sutherland falls slightly short of the heights reached by Callas, but she does sing gorgeously. Pavarotti is more than equal to di Stefano, with even better high notes, and Milnes' angry Rigoletto is just as stunning as Gobbi.
The Stereo sound is excellent and makes the Callas set sound ghastly in comparison.
This is the best recording made in stereo, and one of the best ever.
Buy with confidence!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Listen, relax & enjoy, 23 Mar 2006
By Cornelius Driessen (Spain) - See all my reviews
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A stunning performance of one of the greatest operas, recorded over 30 years ago (in 1971). Pavarotti is splendid as a young & confident Duke while Milnes came as a revelation as Rigoletto. Sutherland's singing is effortlessly flawless, which in no way sounds too old for me (it remains deceptively young while having the depth that comes with years of practice). If her singing is slightly short on the pronunciation or dramatic side it remains divine.

Normally Rigoletto is my second favorite opera (after Don Giovanni), though while listening to this recording it coasts to number one. I do not remember hearing a finer rendition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
This is the Rigoletto of Rigolettos. Sutherland is in supreme voice, not at all too mature-sounding as some reviewers here have commented. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb in every respect
This superb CD was originally recorded in 1971 and to prove it, an impossibly young-looking Luciano Pavarotti adorns the front cover. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. R. D. M. Kirby

5.0 out of 5 stars The best cd in my colection, perfect in every respect
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
If you are searching for a superlative Rigoletto on purely musical terms, then look no further. Pavarotti is exciting as Il Duca, Milnes's Rigoletto is the angriest I have ever... Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2007 by A music fan

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect
This was one of DECCA's super-cast performances of the '60s and '70s, intended to give "definitive" interpretations of the works recorded. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2007 by Georgios Xenias

5.0 out of 5 stars Essencial Rigoletto
If someone wants to know what opera is about, then this is the first one to hear.
Rigoletto is a very beautiful opera, with a wonderful story. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2003 by Alberto Velez Grilo

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